Highlights

  • Coronado delivered 16 million tonnes of saleable production in FY25, up 4% year-over-year.
  • The company’s Average mining costs fell to USD 97.5/t, reflecting efficiency gains across key operations.
  • Curragh and Buchanan project expansions are expected to generate ~3 Mt of saleable production in FY26.

Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX:CRN) shares are down 5.49% on 28 January 2026, extending a 34.85% decline over the past year, despite the company reporting operational improvements for FY25. While the stock performance might have reflected broader market conditions and coal price movements, the latest results show continued progress in production, cost management, and liquidity.

FY25 saw saleable production reach 16 Mt, up 4% from the previous year, and exit the year at an annualised rate of around 18 Mt, reflecting the impact of recent investments at Buchanan and Mammoth.

Curragh coal mine production continued its upward trend, with H2 output 36.6% higher than H1, averaging 1 million product tonnes per month. The company is now focusing on wash plant improvements to further stabilise margins from this increased mining performance.

Rising Production and Lower Costs Drive FY25 Operational Gains

Sales volumes for the year marked the highest quarterly totals since Q3 FY21, increasing 11% quarter-over-quarter and 19% half-over-half.

Dragline systems at Curragh maintained 50% or more of total waste movement, a 10% improvement over 2024, lowering waste removal costs and contributing to the overall reduction in unit costs.

Average mining costs per tonne sold declined by 9% to USD 97.5/t, demonstrating cost improvements across both the Curragh and Buchanan operations. Total operating costs fell by USD 307M year-over-year, with USD 166M saved in mining costs.

Major capital projects have been completed, allowing cash capital requirements to normalise while supporting potential improved cash flow in FY26.

Higher Liquidity and Projected Production Set Stage for FY26

Liquidity also improved significantly. The re-set of the Stanwell coal supply arrangements, combined with the USD 265M refinancing of the ABL Facility, strengthened the company’s financial position by over USD 400M in 2025, with an additional USD 200–250M potentially available in 2026. These measures are designed to provide flexibility as the company translates operational gains into cash flow.

Operational gains from Buchanan and Mammoth are expected to generate approximately 3 Mt of saleable production in FY26, while targeted improvements at Curragh’s CHPP are planned for early in the year. These steps aim to sustain the progress made in 2025, improve efficiency, and further reduce unit costs, underpinning potential cash generation.

Despite the decline in share price over the past year, Coronado’s FY25 results reflect measurable operational progress, cost reductions, and strengthened liquidity. With key projects at Buchanan, Mammoth, and Curragh performing at or above expectations, the company enters FY26 with improved production capacity and financial flexibility, setting a foundation for continued operational execution and potential cash flow growth.